The Graffito of Esmet-Akhom in the temple of Philae is the last known use of hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt, but why did they stop being used?

There, the city of Old Dongola was founded as the capital of a hereditary monarchy with a matrilineal succession system. The king, who was also a priest, governed with the support of a political ...

This data challenges earlier claims that the glyphs originated from the Old Kingdom roughly 2,000 years earlier. Certain hieroglyphs that were not commonly used until later periods support the dating.

Crafted from lead-free crystal, this stylish Old Fashioned glass design pays homage to the Art Nouveau period and is etched with vintage-inspired designs on both the sides and bottom of the glass.